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About this Seminar
Stereotactic breast biopsy is used to obtain pathologic information
from mammographic areas of suspicion. When a mass,
microcalcifications, or area of abnormal tissue change exist,
stereotactic breast biopsy offers a minimally invasive alternative
to open surgical biopsy often before a mass develops. This seminar
offers the attendee the opportunity to learn the basics as well as
the tricks of the trade from an experienced technologist and
supervisor. MTMI believes this education will bridge gaps in
training so that intelligent performance becomes your daily mode of
operation in your imaging centers. Critical thinking becomes
possible once attendees develop an understanding why and how this
procedure is done. In addition to covering quality assurance and
patient documentation, the seminar reviews the ACR accreditation
requirements and fulfills the credits required for accreditation.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will be able to:
- relate the history of the development of invasive breast biopsy to current biopsy and needle options for detection of breast cancer.
- apply what is currently known about breast cancer statistics and characteristics to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
- describe basic anatomy and function of the breast and use terminology to communicate effectively with all participants of the patient care team.
- develop an understanding of the principles of stereotaxis and patient positioning to facilitate successful, efficient and comfortable sampling of
all suspicious areas.
- recognize appropriate techniques that result in a sterile and analgesic biopsy.
- identify troubleshooting techniques to problem solve the challenges presented.
- summarize the steps to successful stereotactic breast biopsy from patient prep and tray set up through biopsy and into post care.
- define requirements for ACR stereotactic breast biopsy accreditation and reflect on how these standards improve the quality of care in your
center.
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Locations & Dates
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Who Should Attend
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This course is useful for professionals involved in women’s
imaging services including radiology technologists,
mammographers, sonographers, breast biopsy coordinators,
breast health clinicians, nurses, and medical imaging
managers.
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About the Instructor
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Judy Chavez, RT(R)(M)(BS)RDMS
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Judy is Supervisor of the Breast Procedure Suite at the
Centrum Surgical Center in Denver, CO. She has worked for the
Sally Jobe Breast Center and Radiology Imaging Associates for
30 years. Judy assists the Radiologists in all interventional
breast procedures. She was at the Sally Jobe Breast Center
when Dr. Steve Parker and Dr. William Jobe developed the
minimally invasive breast biopsy technique in the late 1980’s.
Judy has been involved with teaching breast biopsy procedures
across the country since 1995. She enjoys sharing her
experiences and teaching the tricks to the trade.
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Seminar Credit
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This seminar provides 8 hours of Category A continuing
education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by
the ARRT and various licensure states. A certificate of
attendance will be provided for each individual upon
completion of the course. Attendees must attend the entire
course to receive full credit.
These credits apply towards
your MQSA requirements.
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Seminar Schedule
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8:00 am
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Registration & Coffee
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8:30 am
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Facts and Figures of Breast Disease
- Breast cancer - definition
- Breast cancer - facts and figures
- Breast cancer - detection and diagnosis
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9:15 am
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Breast Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Basic anatomy
- Function of the breast
- Medical terminology
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10:00 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:10 am
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ACR Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation
- Requirements for the accrediation application
- QC records
- ACR standards for the stereotactic breast center
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11:00 am
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Principles of Stereotaxis
- Principles of stereotactic imaging
- Stereo pair
- Reference point
- Computer
- Cartesian coordinate system
- Polar coordinate system
- Needle positioning
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12:00 noon
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Lunch (On your own)
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1:00 pm
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Breast Biopsy Options
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1:45 pm
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Equipment for Minimally Invasive Biopsy
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2:45 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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2:55 pm
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Tips and Tricks of Patient Positioning
- Basic positioning on prone table
- Difficult positions
- Challenges for success
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3:45 pm
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Steps to a Successful Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Room and biopsy tray setup
- Positioning the patient
- Imaging during the stereotactic biopsy
- Post care of the biopsy patient
- Overview of interesing case studies
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4:15 pm
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Questions and Review
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4:30 pm
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Adjourn
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Registration
All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.
| ♦ | Amount | Early | Reg Door | | Technologist | | | |
| Regular Price | 189.00 | 179.00 | 199.00 |
| Member Price | 171.00 | 161.00 | 179.00 |
| Technologist Burlington | | | |
| Regular Price | 239.00 | 219.00 | 239.00 |
| Member Price | 219.00 | 199.00 | 219.00 |
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